“We are so grateful to the Burgundy Lion,” said the centre’s director Jen de Combe. “It has made such a huge difference.”

Sixteen teams took part in this year’s edition, 15 of which represented different Montreal-area bars and restaurants. The other was the all-star team made up of local celebrities.

“Everyone’s coming down and donating their time and donating money,” said Top Chef Canada finalist Danny Smiles, who works as a chef at Chuck Hughes’ Old Montreal restaurant Le Bremner. “I think it’s very important for all of us to be a part of it.

Global’s own Natasha Gargiulo, from ET Canada, and Summer in the City’s Jay Walker also made it out to play for the cause.